Well-Being Archives

Heart Month blog
Feb 17, 2021
  • Mallory Cushing

What Is Heart Month?

What is Heart Month? Heart Month is celebrated every February by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute to encourage heart healthy habits in individuals everywhere. Heart Month is also...

Jan 28, 2021
  • Malinda Massey

Tackling the New Semester

If you struggled to find a rhythm or routine while taking classes last year, do not stress-- you weren’t alone. Fall 2020 challenged us all to re-evaluate how we learn...

New Year - Goal, Plan, Action
Jan 06, 2021
  • Mallory Cushing

New Year’s Resolutions

Setting achievable New Year’s Resolutions can sometimes be a daunting task. Holiday seasons of enjoying sweet treats and big meals with friends and family can result in individuals feeling pressured...

Well-Being Coaching blog cover
Nov 18, 2020
  • Mallory Cushing

Well-Being Coaching

Pirates, are you feeling stressed and overwhelmed? Are you struggling to make healthful life choices? Consider making an online appointment with one of Campus Recreation & Wellness’s Well-Being Coaches to...

Heating Pad blog cover
Oct 22, 2020
  • Noor Siddiqi

Lavender Infused Heating Pads

Lavender infused heating pads offer so many advantages to those dealing with stress and anxiety. Heating pads are a great source of comfort and when combined with essential oils like...

Peace. Love. Pirates. Cure.
Oct 13, 2020
  • Malinda Massey

Cancer Screening Guidelines

Cancer is a tough battle. It is a disease that takes a physical, mental, and emotional toll on those that it affects, both directly and indirectly. There is no distinct...

Your Mental Health Matters - Fresh Check Day
Sep 18, 2020
  • Suzanne McDonald

Fresh Check Day

In case you missed our Live Fresh Check Day sessions, you can still participate and be eligible for prizes up until Tuesday, Oct. 13 by watching our recorded videos and...

Lotus - yoga word cloud
Aug 27, 2020
  • Suzanne McDonald

We're here to help you THRIVE!

It is easy to get caught up in the day to day monotony of work, household duties, caregiving, sleep, repeat that you forget to take care of yourself.  Or maybe...

Foods that help fight germs blog cover
Jul 22, 2020
  • Erin Tucci

Foods That Help Fight Germs

Introduction:  Natural fruits, vegetables, and herbs are integral components of a healthy diet that provide benefits beyond vitamins and minerals. Plants also possess phytochemicals that can help support our immunity...

Just be in the moment
Jun 02, 2020
  • Daniella Izaguirre

Becoming More Mindful

Mindfulness is the practice of becoming more aware by paying attention to the present moment and can be practiced almost anywhere. While the definition and act of mindfulness sounds simple,...